The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 40,900

€ 41,700

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.8 in
110.4
191.1
111.8
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.07 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
JF
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
161 hp
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
20 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
531 mi
Range
637 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Mercedes C 220 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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